Which ancient civilization created the first standardized retail chain with uniform pricing and consistent store layouts across their empire?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail systems that laid the groundwork for today's commercial practices. From the agoras of Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, these early retail innovations shaped how humans would trade goods for millennia to come. Test your knowledge about these fascinating early retail chains and commercial centers that connected ancient worlds through trade and commerce.

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The Roman Empire, with their 'tabernae' shops that had standardized designs and pricing mandated by imperial decree
The Phoenicians, who established identical trading posts with fixed prices throughout the Mediterranean
The Egyptians, whose pharaoh-sanctioned markets operated under strict uniform regulations and pricing structures
The Indus Valley Civilization, whose 'guild halls' maintained identical inventories and prices across major cities